Computers are ubiquitous – we use PCs, laptops, tablets, our phones and our watches! We use them everywhere we go too: on work desks, in our home office, on public transport, in cafes, on the beach, on the couch, in bed… As you can imagine, we...
You’re showing up every day, working hard, stretching, eating well, doing all the things you’re supposed to do… so why aren’t you getting results??? Chances are, you’re making one (or more) of the three most common mistakes we see when people exercise. First, let’s step back for a moment...
Massage has been around for thousands of years. Numerous ancient civilisations (including the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Indians) incorporated massage into their medical system, using it to treat a variety of health challenges. Everyone who has enjoyed a massage will know that they feel less stiff...
You may be suffering from rib pain if you have been experiencing: Sharp pain or ache in the thorax; often between your shoulder blades and spine, or the lower part of your chest. Pain or catching in your chest or thorax when you turn your head. Acute tightness/stiffness...
The Australian Government removed Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) items from the Medicare Benefits Schedule in 2005 and replaced them with Chronic Disease Management (CDM) items. The terminology Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Plan never took off and people still refer to their ‘Care Plans’ as EPC Plans. For...
As a physiotherapist, I hear many sentiments along the lines of, ‘I am very active. I go for long walks and I am very active doing gardening and housework almost every day. I don’t understand why I am getting injuries. I thought the more active...
Do you have pain under the sole of your foot that is worst in the morning or after getting up from a period of rest? You may have ‘Plantar Fasciitis’ (more correctly diagnosed as Plantar Fasciopathy). This condition is notorious for having a long recovery...
Almost everyone can suffer from lower back pain at some point in their life. If you’re one of the lucky ones, the pain is caused by a specific activity, which if avoided, can resolve with rest, over time. Unfortunately, not everyone is that lucky and some must learn...
Myth shattering fact number 1: There is no such thing as TENDONITIS! When I was first trained to become a physio we treated tendon pain with rest, ice and anti-inflammatories thinking it was an inflammatory response we were dealing with. This treatment was never very effective,...
If you suffer from chronic headaches or migraines, you’ve probably seen your doctor to get help… and most likely received a prescription for pain medication. While it might make you feel better momentarily, medication won’t actually FIX anything. It’s a band-aid solution – blocking the pain temporarily,...
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